Supply Chain and Logistics Assistant

About Us

Ancient + Brave is a mission driven wellness brand, founded in 2018 by Kate Prince who saw a gap in the market for sustainable products which support women’s health and wellness. From the start Kate wanted the company to be unique, creating innovative formulas with targeted health benefits. The elements of daily ritual and ancestral health are integral to the brand. As a B-Corp, Ancient + Brave meets the highest standards of social and environmental impact. In June 2024, we were named 5th in The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing private companies - our brand has developed an incredible following and following investment from Piper, is ready to scale in the UK and internationally.

Want to be a part of a team that’s shaping the future of health and wellbeing? We’d love to have you!

THE ROLE

We are seeking a skilled Supply Chain and Logistics Assistant to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting and scaling the logistics function within our growing business. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both UK and international logistics, with experience optimising logistics operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting to the Operations Director you will be:

• Creating and receipting POs (purchase orders) from suppliers for ingredients for our 3PMs (3rd Party Manufacturers) and ensuring they deliver OTIF (on time in full) to ensure smooth supply of product.
• Receipting finished goods arriving at our warehouse in an accurate and timely manner.
• Determining best method of delivery for prospective customers and provide competitive pricing and fastest transit times for route to market.
• Maintaining a roadmap of activity for all orders and shipments whether import or export, allowing for strong operational planning, and measuring performance of carriers against KPIs (key performance indicators).
• Day-to-day contact for all internal and external queries on shipments of air, road, and sea. Ensuring 3PL (third-party logistics) partners have strong visibility of the supply chain both in and outbound.
• Executing POs and processing invoice queries for 3PL (third-party logistics) partners, and supporting cost analysis as well as invoice reconciliation for the supply chain function.
• Ensure that all shipments comply with relevant regulations and standards. Stay up-to-date with HS (Harmonised System) classification, customs requirements, and other government regulations to mitigate risks and ensure seamless delivery operations.
• Gathering and interpreting all guidelines and requirements to ensure all 3PLs are briefed and prepared accordingly.
• Supporting the Supply Chain team with other administrative and data-related activities as required e.g. Supplier performance analysis, ensuring OTIF deliveries, chasing paperwork, creating Works orders for the unit, or ad hoc PO creations for promotional events.

Who You Are

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills / knowledge / experience:

• Some experience in logistics 3PM or 3PL, particularly in the context of UK and international supply chain.
• Some knowledge of global shipping methods (air, road, sea) and customs compliance procedures.
• Experience in business admin e.g. raising POs, resolving invoice queries.
• Detail-oriented, problem solver able to process information and action effectively.
• Effective Microsoft Excel skills.

To truly thrive at Ancient + Brave you will need to embody the spirit of our brand and align with our company culture. You are:

• Highly self-motivated with an ability to take initiative and run with it.
• Exceptional written and verbal communicator, able to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Solution focused with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Known for having a positive outlook and a growth mindset.
• A collaborative team player who also excels in independent settings.
• Entrepreneurial and commercially minded.
• Able and willing to work in fast paced scale up environments that are often full of ambiguity - an ability to effectively prioritise will be key.
• Passionate about doing greater good and the future we’re building - we expect our team to be supporting our B-Corp and ESG goals while being proactive and mindful in suggesting ideas for the business to improve its practices.

WHY JOIN US

Ancient + Brave are a community-built brand and embracing innovation and sustainability with social and environmental responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards when it comes to our commitment to balance profit and purpose - working with us means being part of building a truly sustainable product. We are B Corp certified and members of 1% for the Planet, committed to giving back % of all sales towards helping environmental partners, so we can work together towards a better future for our planet.

At Ancient + Brave you’ll find an engaging, collaborative and inclusive work environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your contributions valued.

We provide all our team members with suitable laptop computers & headphones and our office is equipped with monitors, ergonomic chairs and sitting + standing desks. Our kitchen is fully stocked with the usual supplies as well as limitless supply of A+B products (you also get 50% off on any product you wish to purchase).

We pay a discretionary bonus based on a mix of company performance and individual contributions and review our salaries annually. Our pension contributions are ESG invested (so no pharma, weapons or other ethically questionable investments).

Our Medicash plan offers access to specialist consultations, 24/7 Virtual GP and health screenings as well as dental, optical and complementary therapies and access to confidential support via its EAP programme.

Our Mintago platform gives employees access to financial wellbeing advice and support as well as retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, which cover childcare, cycle to work, gym membership, groceries and mobile/tech purchase.

In addition to our regular annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, we also offer one Wellbeing day to use as needed.

We offer continuous training & professional development opportunities and our team members get to enjoy complimentary nutrition and workout sessions in the office. We support a number of charities, coordinating our fund-raising initiatives for maximum impact. We hold two social events a year to come together and connect in a meaningful way.

An important note on our ways of working: As a fast-paced scale-up, we’ve found that spending time together in person is hugely beneficial to the way we’re needing to communicate, collaborate and drive the business forward. We’ve worked hard to make our office (a beautiful old mill situated in East Sussex) an inviting and friendly environment for all of our team members and we expect most new joiners to be in the office full time.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We embrace varied perspectives and encourage creativity that knows no bounds. While most of our roles are advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time setup where appropriate.